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can't delete program files(x86)

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I installed win 7 x 32 bytes and backed up my files with it..but decided since I was going through all this to upgrade to win 7 x 64 byte(my new computer can handle it)but when I restored my files I got a program files folder and a program files (x86)folder..I can't delete the (x86) file..permission problems ...how do I change my permissions to, allow all,..it won't let me..I just want this fie (x86) gone, everything I load goes right into it and then win 7 says it's not loaded yet...

I don't know what problem they intended this to solve, but I have yet to find an advantage to the division of Program Files into two folders on 64 bit systems. As a developer who uses Vista x64 and who works with people who use 32 bit versions of the OS, I find there's a constant struggle. Where, for example, do you find the Windows SDK files? Answer: Sometimes in either and/or both places!

Please understand that Windows 7 x64 Edition redirects the \Program Files directory for all programs that are 32-bit during the installation to the \Program Files(x86) directory. Programs that 64-bit are installed into the \Program Files directory.

To ensure that all the programs work properly and the system is stable, it is not recommended to remove the Program Files folders.

I don't know what problem they intended this to solve, but I have yet to find an advantage to the division of Program Files into two folders on 64 bit systems. As a developer who uses Vista x64 and who works with people who use 32 bit versions of the OS, I find there's a constant struggle. Where, for example, do you find the Windows SDK files? Answer: Sometimes in either and/or both places!

Ok I'll try it but win 7 is putting even 64 byte games in x86 file( if I let it) then it complains it can't find them.. Ok So if I reformat the drive and install a fresh win 7 x 64 byte it will still put a x86 program file under c: drive?? I just found I now have 2 program files not the x86 program file the x64 one's ..both the same how do I delete 1 of them??

Please understand that Windows 7 x64 Edition redirects the \Program Files directory for all programs that are 32-bit during the installation to the \Program Files(x86) directory. Programs that 64-bit are installed into the \Program Files directory.

To ensure that all the programs work properly and the system is stable, it is not recommended to remove the Program Files folders.

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